M-mode lightmeter problems on K-5

debbie · 11-26-2011, 10:58 AM

I just got myself a K-5 and replaced my K20d.
One thing only, when I am using M-mode the light meter does not show anything at all. Not on the LCD or in the viewer. What am I missing? I am using a manual 50mm
pentax lens, and what I can see is the shutter speed and the green button works just fine but I am missing the good old light meter. It works for EV compensation though.

And by the way, its really a super nice camera!!

debbie · 11-26-2011, 11:10 AM

Well, the K20d works the same way. I was certain it didn´t.
And I just have to say that I am still impressed of the IQ of the K20d. I am gonna miss it. Up to iso 400 its still really nice!! I just have to get used to the different noise pattern of the K5, when its there anyway

.

Now off to drink some wine!

Adam · 11-26-2011, 11:32 AM

With the K-5 you shouldn't be seeing much noise at noise at 400, if any. You'll definitely fall in love with the IQ soon enough!

stevebrot · 11-26-2011, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by debbie

Well, the K20d works the same way. I was certain it didn´t.
And I just have to say that I am still impressed of the IQ of the K20d. I am gonna miss it. Up to iso 400 its still really nice!! I just have to get used to the different noise pattern of the K5, when its there anyway

.

Now off to drink some wine!

Glad you got it figured out. With non-A contact lenses you just get the shutter speed in the display. The nice thing about your K-5 is that green button metering is much more consistent and accurate than with the K20D.

Enjoy!!

Steve

jolepp · 11-26-2011, 11:50 AM

For M-type lenses the meter display in the OVF is active while using DOF preview though (for some reason the LCD goes blank with that).

11-26-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
debbie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: stockholm Photos: Albums Posts: 111	M-mode lightmeter problems on K-5 I just got myself a K-5 and replaced my K20d. One thing only, when I am using M-mode the light meter does not show anything at all. Not on the LCD or in the viewer. What am I missing? I am using a manual 50mm pentax lens, and what I can see is the shutter speed and the green button works just fine but I am missing the good old light meter. It works for EV compensation though. And by the way, its really a super nice camera!!

11-26-2011, 11:10 AM	#2
debbie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: stockholm Photos: Albums Posts: 111 Original Poster	eeeh, problem fixed Well, the K20d works the same way. I was certain it didn´t. And I just have to say that I am still impressed of the IQ of the K20d. I am gonna miss it. Up to iso 400 its still really nice!! I just have to get used to the different noise pattern of the K5, when its there anyway . Now off to drink some wine!

11-26-2011, 11:32 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	With the K-5 you shouldn't be seeing much noise at noise at 400, if any. You'll definitely fall in love with the IQ soon enough! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-26-2011, 11:34 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by debbie Well, the K20d works the same way. I was certain it didn´t. And I just have to say that I am still impressed of the IQ of the K20d. I am gonna miss it. Up to iso 400 its still really nice!! I just have to get used to the different noise pattern of the K5, when its there anyway . Now off to drink some wine! Glad you got it figured out. With non-A contact lenses you just get the shutter speed in the display. The nice thing about your K-5 is that green button metering is much more consistent and accurate than with the K20D. Enjoy!! Steve

11-26-2011, 11:50 AM	#5
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	For M-type lenses the meter display in the OVF is active while using DOF preview though (for some reason the LCD goes blank with that).